Red Dress Day - Honoring May 5th
May 5, 2025
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)
May 5 is recognized as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). It is also known as Red Dress Day in many communities.
This day is a time for reflection, remembrance, and action. It honors the lives of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people who have gone missing or who have been murdered. It also acknowledges the ongoing systemic violence, racism, and colonialism that continue to contribute to this national crisis.
Across the country, people may wear red, hang red dresses in public spaces, or participate in vigils, walks, or community gatherings. These acts serve as visible reminders that Indigenous lives are not disposable-and that every life taken leaves deep and lasting impacts on families, communities, and Nations.
Learn More: Educational Resources
Here are some recommended links to learn more about the MMIWG2S crisis:
Final Report of the National Inquiry into MMIWG:
www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC):
Families of Sisters in Spirit (FSIS):
www.familiesofsistersinspirit.com
REDress Project by Jaime Black:
